To clarify the process and requirements for program assessments and modify the sections related to exempt providers, biennial program assessments, quality improvement thresholds and program assessment data entry.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division of Early Learning

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

6M-4.740Program Assessment Requirements for the School Readiness Program

6M-4.741Program Assessment Threshold Requirements for the School Readiness Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify the process and requirements for program assessments and modify the sections related to exempt providers, biennial program assessments, quality improvement thresholds and program assessment data entry.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: School Readiness Program Assessment and Threshold Requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1002.82(2)(n), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.82(2)(n), F.S.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: August 15, 2022, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT or until business is concluded.

August 16, 2022, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT or until business is concluded.

PLACE: Via GoToWebinar only. To register for the webinar, please visit: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/statewide_initiatives/laws_and_rules/proposed_rules.aspx.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Katerina Maroney, [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Katerina Maroney, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: It will be made available prior to the rule workshops on the Division of Early Learning website at: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/statewide_initiatives/laws_and_rules/proposed_rules.aspx.